Health & Wellness Program Coordinator (Outreach) - Military veterans preferred

Oregon Health & Science University

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Health & Wellness Program Coordinator (Outreach)

US-OR-Portland

Job ID: 2024-31981
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Fitness/Wellness
Portland, OR (Waterfront)

Overview

• Responsible for development of wellness strategies including but not limited to: monthly employee newsletter/bulletin boards, after work wellness activities, coordinate with PEBB for screenings and programs, annual wellness fair/BBQ, and local gym discounts.

• Perform annual health appraisals using approved protocols for all employees at various site locations. Provide introduction trainings and fitness education.

• Implement the Prepare for Work: Movement Program at all sites. Evaluate, correct, and instruct employees on proper exercise techniques. Proactively provide appropriate direction to employees performing dangerous or harmful exercises.

• Provide wellness education sessions (minimum 2 per month). Includes presenting materials and securing guest speakers/workshops.

• Present monthly progress reports on wellness activities, participation and ROI.

• BS in exercise science or related field.
• 6 months experience in the fitness Industry.
• Experience providing strength training, cardiovascular, and flexibility training principles and techniques.
• Skill in exercise testing and evaluation of test data.
• Experience in evaluating medications, contraindications and risk factors.
• Experience in presenting wellness lectures/workshops/classes.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to communicate to employees and staff in a courteous, friendly and professional manner.
• Ability to project and promote a healthy image.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• BLS HeartCode or CPR/AED certification
• Certification through a national organization such as ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE.

• Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation

• MS in exercise science or related field.
• Two years experience in the fitness industry.
• First Aid certification

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